2006 Mercedes-Benz E 3.0L Diesel · OV56 KNU
2006 Mercedes-Benz E (3.0L, diesel). First registered 12 Oct 2006. Recorded mileage 130,476 miles. MOT expired on 19 Oct 2023.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Oct 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 130,476 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OV56 KNU Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/10/2022
- 130,476 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OV56 KNU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Mercedes-Benz E (OV56 KNU) between October 2021 and October 2022.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 October 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Steering (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Missing plastic cover (7.1.2 (d))”; “Offside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Rear Exhaust system insecure bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))”.
OV56 KNU Mileage History
- 14/10/2021127,216 mi
- 21/10/2021127,216 mi
- 18/10/2022130,475 mi+3,259 mi
- 19/10/2022130,476 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 3,216 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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